I want to install a new m.2 sdd as boot drive but leave my old sata ssd in the system..

[Andreas Pedersen]

I want to install a new m.2 sdd as boot drive but leave my old sata ssd in the system so I can store games on it. I was planning on reseting the pc but windows will surely stay on my old SSD when I do, how do I go about doing this so I can install windows on my new m.2 and stop my pc from booting on my old ssd?

Not sure if this post belongs in Operating Systems or Storage devices.
Thanks in advance!

[C2dan88]

15 minutes ago, Andreas Pedersen said:

I was planning on reseting the pc but windows will surely stay on my old SSD

Head to https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/ to download preferred version of windows (10 or 11). Use the media creation to create your windows installation media to your flash drive (need to be8GB or more)

 

Once done shudtown your pc and remove your old ssd and only have your new ssd connected (to force the bootloader on your new drive). Turn pc back on and boot to bios setting your flash drive as first boot device to start the installation process.

 

After installation you can connect your old ssd back. To remove windows entirely from your old drive you will need to format the drive.

[Thomas4]

Instructions available here:

https://www.diskpart.com/windows-10/transfer-games-from-c-drive-to-d-drive-windows-10-0725.html

 

Don't let the title mislead you, it's not only for games.

 

 

[Puffnstuf]

On 10/31/2022 at 3:11 PM, Thomas4 said:

Instructions available here:

https://www.diskpart.com/windows-10/transfer-games-from-c-drive-to-d-drive-windows-10-0725.html

 

Don't let the title mislead you, it's not only for games.

 

 

when installing the software it is says that "Migrate OS to SSD" is only available on the pro edition which is $50. Is there a way to do it without buying the pro edition?